Five on Friday: December 19

TGIF, vintage lovers! This week we are featuring five of our favorite vintage Art Deco rings from the Trumpet & Horn collection. The Art Deco era extended from about 1915-1935 and is one of the most distinctive periods in the history of jewelry. When World War I began, young men were shipped off to war and women stepped in to take on their roles in the workplace. This important contribution to the American economy gave women independence and lead to women's suffrage and empowerment. When the war was over, the newly emancipated females helped usher in the Roaring Twenties, celebrating life with grandeur. Art deco jewelry is characterized by bold, geometric designs with strong straight lines. Jewelry was dominated primarily by diamonds, but colored gemstones added splashes of color to emphasize splendor. We adore our collection of Art Deco rings and have featured some of our favorites below! Feel free to browse our entire selection of Art Deco rings. Image Map vintage-unique-sapphire-unusual-diamond-navette-ring-avalon Avalon is a lovely, hand crafted vintage Art Deco engagement ring made from platinum, centering three Old European Cut diamonds set vertically within a marquise shaped frame with a total approximate weight of 0.17ct, graded F-G color and VS2-SI1 clarity. This intricate sapphire ring is enhanced by eight additional Old European Cut diamonds with a total approximate weight of 0.28ct, graded F-G color and VS clarity. Two gently curved rows containing twelve hand-carved natural bright blue sapphires weighing approximately 0.10cts cinch the frame on this memorable cocktail style engagement ring This unique and unusual ring is complete with scrolling filigree work and milgrained edges with light hand engraving along the shoulders of the ring. Avalon is currently a size 4.5 and can be sized to fit. vintage-art-deco-emerald-ring-rolling-hills Rolling Hills is a classic example of Art Deco design.This unique ring features a bezel set Emerald Cut diamond gauged at approximately 0.45ct., graded J-K color and VS clarity. The platinum set center stone is surrounded by a rectangular halo of sixteen Single Cut diamonds totaling 0.25ct., further decorated with twelve bright, natural emeralds accenting the edges of the ring, and finished with delicate milgrained edges throughout. Rolling Hills is currently a size 5 and can be sized to fit. vintage-art-deco-engagement-ring-montecito Montecito is a classic Art Deco engagement ring made from platinum centering a 1.25ct EGL certified Old European Cut diamond graded J color and VS2 clarity. The stunning center diamond is set in a crisp box setting and finished with geometric, stepped down shoulders studded with twelve sparkling Single Cut diamonds with a total approximate weight of .20ct. Montecito is further decorated with hand pierced scrolling filigree in the basket, milgrained edges and decadent engraving along the shank. Montecito is currently a size 6 and can be sized to fit. vintage-unique-diamond-three-stone-halo-engagement-ring-quimbly_1 Quimbly is an exceptional vintage Art Deco era engagement ring made from platinum centering a 1.03cts EGL certified Round Brilliant Cut diamond graded G color and VS2 clarity. This unique and unusual engagement ring design features the center diamond mounted in a crisp box setting that is flanked by an additional two box set Old European Cut diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.36cts. The entire three-stone composition is further decorated with twenty Single Cut diamonds along the geometrically shaped frame and chevron motif shoulders. All of the edges of this dramatic ring are delicately touched with milgrained edges, a key trait in Art Deco jewelry. foxhall-new2 Fox Hall is a dramatic vintage Art Deco era engagement ring made from platinum featuring a 1.58ct GIA certified Round Brilliant Cut diamond with H color and VS2 clarity. The exquisite spade shaped shoulders are enhanced with 14 Single Cut diamonds that perfectly cradle each of their Baguette Cut diamonds. This unique and unusual diamond engagement ring design truly compliments the stunning center stone. Fox Hall is currently size 7.25 and can be sized to fit.